Heart Of The Matter Radio

We celebrate the signing of the Constitution from Sept 17 to 23rd each year. Delegates signed this incredible document 235 years ago. Let's celebrate the freedom and greatness the Constitution gave us by looking back at those who fought for our freedom. My guest this week was Christina Rose learned about her Revolutionary War ancestors who crossed the Delaware with George Washington. She also discussed the fun of finding out your heritage.

Last week we started talking about the progressive church. Our guest was Lucas Miles. He is a pastor, author, media person, and serves on Spark Media. He authored the book, The Christian Left.  We learned the progresive church drited from the Word of God. This week we talked about action steps. How should we react when we see disturbing signs in our church? What if our pastor won't talk about serious issues we face? What if we hear woke ideas? 

As mothers, we want our children to get a full and correct understanding of the Word so they know how to apply it to their lives. We don't want them to misunderstand or water down the Gospel. Scripture called the church 'the pillar and support of the truth,' so its job is vital However, we continue to hear about the progressive church in America.  My guest this week was Lucas Miles , and he will explain what the progressive church is and how we got there.. He is an author, pastor, media personality and on the exeuctive board for Spark Media. His latest book was The Christian Left. 

What lies hold you back? I was embarrased by my frizzy hair on a date because I swallowed the lie that I had to look perfect all the time.  Author Sheryl Turner believed lies from her childhood trauma, plus she held onto the sin from her past. However, there's good news.! She healed and offered hope to others.

Today people look inside themselves and decide who they are. And sometimes they even REdefine themselves based on how they feel. I recall that internal conflict in my early teens when I wondered who I was and what I was supposed to do on earth.  Sometimes during transistions, we rethink all those issues. My guest this week, Liz Thompson, didn't know who she was. She went through a crisis when she realized her parents didn't give birth to her. Liz told her story and explained how she resolved her concerns. 

Our children's education impacts their future. We want them to learn to love learning and fall in love with Jesus. Cynthia prayed for teachers and moms who teach. 

While I grew up, government schools supported our core beliefs, so I didn't attend private school until high school. However, today many people take issue with material presented and choose to teach at home. My guest today was Terri Gillespie. Her choice to homeschool saved her daughter's life. She told her story to encourage others. 

The next three weeks we'll be covering back to school topics as homeschool mothers start teaching. Training your children requires you to fully understand each child's temperment and inclinations. That means we need to pray for God's wisdom. Praying can be one of the hardest things we do. Robyn Dykstra was my guest this week. She didn't grow up in a Christian home. Robyn explained how she learned to pray and how she taught her children to pray. 

As believers, we want to use our money wisely. However, rising prices at the grocery store and gas pump horrify us. What are some ways we can watch our spending in these challenging times? Author Sarah Geringer has learned to live on a shoestring budget. She shared her secrets to cutting back while still having fun. 

We live in an incredible nation. The Constitution is amazing and has lasted longer than any other governing document. Plus, we enjoy wonderful freedoms. As we celebrate July 4, we also applaud those heroes who kept our nation free. This week my guest was Author Mary Jane Holt. She tearfully shared her husband's story. He proudly served in Vietnam. 

My guest this week was Lori Vober. She suffered a stroke at 29, but she survived. As she told her story, she praised her husband for his loyal support. She also offered clues on keeping a marriage strong through adversity.

Sunday is Father's day. When my children were young, I encouraged them to come up with ideas to celebrate dad. However, to do that, you have to teach them to respect him all year.  My guest this week was Rhonda Dragomir and she shared her thoughts on teaching respect.  In addition, I'm offering moms a free resource for Father's Day. You can learn ways to show your hubby he's special all year. 

Nothing hurts like watching your child struggle to learn. I've been there. This week, Victoria Cuore shared her story and explained how she ministers to families with disabled children.

As women, we tend to avoid conflict. We want our nest to be safe and peaceful. However, we cannot avoid conflict. Right now, our world overeflows with it. Oletha Barnett was my guest this week. She runs Conciliation Services.com which assists churches, schools and families manage conflict with Biblical principles. She shared her thoughts on how to navigate tense situations.

This is Memorial Day weekend, and we need to remember the warriors who kept us free. This week, Carla Morris told her father's story. He was a 'silent peacekeeper' in the Airforce, and officials have declassified his job. He cared for the atomic bomb. Learn about his airforce base here. And see a video here.

This week we have a special treat: a mother/daughter team who chat about mothering issues. We often think of tension between moms and daughters. Blythe Daniel and her mother Helen McIntosh get along well and share mothering secrets.

Women want to be moms, and ofen we have no issues carrying a child. However, a miscarriage hurts, and you realize so many things can go wrong. The next pregnancy frightens her. My guest this week was Jenny Albers who wrote about losing two different babies. She explains her emotions and tells how she survived.

As I was folding clothes, I recalled my mother folded towels in thirds and in thirds again. I assumed everyone folded them that way. Looking back, I wonder if she folded them so they would fit in her narrow linen closet, but I've seen lots of other was to fold towels. This week we celebrate Mother's Day. And my guest and I talked about how to encourage moms who might do things differently.  Peggy Sue Wells had seven children and gained so much knowlege to share.

I used to watch cartoons when I was young, but today your child may get inappropriate messages. The new sexual agenda permeates our society. Hillary Ferrer was my guest. Her ministry is Mama Bear Apologetics and she talks about what a parent can do to make a difference today. We discussed her book, Mama Bear Apologetics: Guide to Sexuality.

We have an inutitive sense the world we live in was designed, which runs contrary to Darwin's Origin of the Species. Daniel Reeves from Discovery Institute was my guest, and he shared resources and research.